Method of mapping and/or ablation using a catheter having a tip with fixation means
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Apr 16, 1996
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Oct 7, 1994
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Jun 2, 1993
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The mapping and/or ablation catheter for use in ablating the tissue in the wall forming a chamber in the heart comprising a flexible elongate tubular member having proximal and distal extremities, end cap formed of a conductive material mounted on the distal extremity of the flexible elongate tubular member, a fixation means carried by the end cap for engaging the wall of the heart and for retaining the end cap in a predetermined position on the wall of the heart during beating of the heart, said fixation means being movable between tissue engaging and disengaging positions. The means carried by the proximal extremity of the flexible elongate tubular member for moving the fixation means between the engaging and disengaging positions.
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